This is a great opportunity to join a company who has a reputation for high precision machining, technical ability and who delivers a first-class service. As a Machining Technician Apprentice, the successful applicant will get the opportunity to learn about a variety of machine tools whilst studying for their Machining Technician L3 Apprenticeship. Please read 'Things to Consider' below before applying for this role.
You will be based at Callatech’s site in Worthing under the guidance of experienced machinists and technicians to develop the skills necessary for a career in machining. This role combines hands-on experience with formal learning, allowing the apprentice to gain a deep understanding of machining processes, techniques, and tools used to manufacture precision parts and components.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings
- Follow safety protocols and ensure that parts meet specified tolerances and quality standards
- Learn about and perform tasks such as cutting, shaping, drilling, grinding, and polishing materials.
- Learn to set up, operate and maintain machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and CNC (Computer Numerical Control equipment.
- Ensure parts are made to precise specifications and tolerances.
- Troubleshoot machine malfunctions
- Perform routine maintenance
- Understanding quality control and inspection methods
- Verifying dimensions and quality of the components being produced.
This training path provides a solid foundation for a career in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and engineering, where precision machining is critical.
Key Skills
- A problem-solving attitude
- Attention to detail
- Dexterity to operate tools
- Reliability, Punctuality
- Willingness to learn
- Thirst for knowledge
- Team Player
- Collaborative nature
- Technically minded
- Quick to learn
- Adaptable
Working Week: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week with 4 days on site and one day at College
Salary: £14,040 per annum in line with the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (please see below for further details)
Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 required to apply for this apprenticeship
About the Employer: Callatech Precision Engineers Ltd was Established in 1990 and in 2000 was taken over by Mr Philip Frost and Mrs Jane Frost directors. Their Son Adam Frost joined the Company in June 2007. The company has since increased its employees from 3 to 20 and developed a reputation for high precision machining, technical ability and an overwhelming desire to deliver nothing short of a 1st class service to all its customers. For further information please visit the website on https://www.callatech.co.uk/
Things to Consider:
- This is a 42-month apprenticeship and applicants MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for it and have the minimum qualification level to apply for it
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
- Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer.
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
- Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.
- Work will be onsite at the company’s premises in Worthing with one day per week at college at Northbrook Broadwater campus.
- The start date for this role will be in September 2025.
- This training path provides a solid foundation for a career in a engineering, supporting customers in industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, where precision machining is critical.
Further Information: Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour (As of the 1st April 2025). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16 to 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £14,040.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worthing BN14 8NA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please tell us why you are interested in doing this apprenticeship
- Please confirm you are not in full time education
- Please send us a cover note to accompany your application to the employer
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:
- Worthing BN14 8NA (preferred)
Work Location: In person
